Willowbrook School
About Willowbrook School
Willowbrook School, a state primary in Exeter, sits below the Devon local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, which stands at 57. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a grade that aligns with its academic performance being weaker than many peers in the county. This is a school that is clearly in a phase of transition, with leadership and management also judged as Requires Improvement. However, the picture is not uniformly concerning. The inspection found that personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision were all Good. That split between a Requires Improvement headline and Good ratings in several key areas suggests a school with identifiable strengths but also clear areas needing work, particularly around the quality of education.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: willowbrook.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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